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Key trade and tariff deadlines approaching for marine manufacturers

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 14 Oct 22:41 PDT
Advocacy update © National Marine Manufacturers Association

The next several weeks include important trade and tariff deadlines that could affect U.S. marine manufacturers and their supply chains.

NMMA encourages members to review the dates below and participate in open comment periods and consultations.

IEEPA legal challenge: timeline and considerations

The legal challenge to tariff actions taken under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) continues through the appeals process following a ruling earlier this year by the U.S. Court of International Trade. NMMA is monitoring developments and will update members as new information becomes available.

Section 232 new investigations — industrial equipment, machinery and PPE

The U.S. Department of Commerce has opened Section 232 national security investigations into imports of industrial machinery, equipment and personal protective equipment. Public comments are due Oct. 17, 2025.

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